It is hard to believe, but we are now at the end of May, meaning that Georgian History Month is wrapping up here on the blog! While I love being able to research and write on any topic that pulls my interest, focusing on a theme for a month has also pushed me to be far more creative. (It does not hurt that interest in the Georgian period is high because of Queen Charlotte on Netflix and The Great (S3) on Hulu,,,) In case you have missed any of my Georgian History Month posts, I’ve gathered all twelve posts here for a recap!
Georgian History Month Intro
This is exactly what it sounds like- an introduction to Georgian History Month on the blog, and a brief primer on the Georgian period.
The History Georgian Coronations
While the coronation ceremony dates back nearly 1,000 years, many elements and items that we saw used in King Charles III’s coronation were created in the Georgian period! (And some elements were discontinued in the period, as well…)
Queen Charlotte Review
When Netflix released a Bridgerton-universe period drama about the longest-serving Georgian consort, I obviously had to watch it immediately! I’ve got my thoughts on the six-episode Georgian series.
Consort of the Month: Marie Antoinette
For May’s Consort of the Month, I chose Marie Antoinette- although she was obviously in France, she was a significant figure on the Continent (and beyond) during the Georgian period, and she was actually friends with Queen Charlotte.
Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians
The Royal Collection Trust currently has an incredible exhibition on at The Queen’s Gallery in London (April to October 2023) exploring Georgian fashion, and how fashion tied in with a rapidly changing society.
The Best Books on Georgian Royal Women
The women of the Hanover dynasty are largely ignored for… well, the four Georges. However, their lives were just as interesting as those of their husbands, brothers, fathers, and sons! I’ve gathered the best books available on Georgian royal women.
History of Georgian Continental Monarchs
While many of us (myself included) tend to think about Britain and British monarchs in a vacuum, they absolutely do not and did not. This post is looking at some of the Georgian monarchs’ contemporaries on the Continent!
The Late Mrs. Willoughby Blog Tour
The Late Mrs. Willoughby is the second book in an Austen-themed mystery series that sees the children of Mr. and Mrs. Darcy (from Pride and Prejudice) and Mr. and Mrs. Tilney (from Northanger Abbey) solve mysteries together. Yes, it is as incredible as it sounds, and I’m so grateful I was able to take part in the blog tour!
My Favourite Georgian Period Dramas
If you are interested in the gorgeous Georgians, their fashion, their drama, and more, I’ve gathered my favourite period dramas set in the Georgian period!
Book Bite: A Novel Disguise
I’ve got a fantastic literary-themed mystery set in the Georgian period for you!
From Crown to Couture Exhibition
I am extremely lucky that one of my best friends caught the “From Crown to Couture” exhibition at Kensington Palace when she was in London for the Coronation, and that she sent me pictures from it! There are pieces from the Georgian period in the exhibition, as well as some modern pieces that trace their lineage back to the Georgian era.
Court Painters: Gainsborough
Our first featured artist in our Court Painters series is Thomas Gainsborough, a favourite artist of George III and Charlotte (without actually receiving any formal position)!
I hope that you’ve enjoyed Georgian History Month here on An Historian About Town!
Cheers,
The Historian
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